DDOS & Blackmailing (UTC 16:00 DDOS attack)

during the last days we suffered several DDOS attacks. During a DDOS attacks you may experience disconnects or long loading times up to that the game is not available at all. In general always be careful if a DDOS attack happening to play in the PVP areas! We will always update this thread about the current status:

Is currently a DDOS happening? - YES!

Some information regarding our situation:

We are currently setting up counter measures to prevent/reduce it in the future

We have no ETA yet when they might be in place, so long we have to live with the situation.

we just wanted to inform you that the problems which occured yesterday were because of a DDOS attack. Together with the attack we received a blackmail. There is a huge probability that these attacks might continue. We are actually getting reports of increased traffic from our hoster (UTC 12:25).

we just wanted to inform you that the problems which occured yesterday were because of a DDOS attack. We also received a ransom from the attackers. There is a huge probability that these attacks might continue. We are actually getting reports of increased traffic from our hoster (UTC 12:25).

We will keep you updated about the situation.

Kind regards,
Stefan

So what is your plan againts DDoS attacks and blackmail ? they will close the game whatever they want ?

I am sure these "DDOS attacks" will stop come Monday when everyone is back at work. There is a HUGE chance the issues have nothing to do with DDOS attacks, but instead, inadequate resources on the part of SBI to support the number of customers they sold the game to.

I am sure these "DDOS attacks" will stop come Monday when everyone is back at work. There is a HUGE chance the issues have nothing to do with DDOS attacks, but instead, inadequate resources on the part of SBI to support the number of customers they sold the game to.

Except the servers were all in all A-OK last Weekend. The mass instability started occurring the moment SI disabled the ability to directly trade gold to players and Guilds. While it may just be coincidental. I wouldn't hedge my bets.